Sometimes a tooth is damaged to the stage where it cannot be restored by a filling alone – this is where a crown can be used to save the tooth. Sometimes also called a cap, crowns are custom-made and cover every surface of the tooth in order to prevent the filling and tooth underneath from breaking further.

To place a crown, firstly any decay in the tooth is removed and the missing parts replaced with filling material. The restored structure is then shaved down to make space for the crown. We then scan the tooth with a 3D scanner and send the information to one of our dental laboratory partners who will make the crown to our prescription.

This takes around a fortnight or so and the tooth is left with a temporary cover during this time. When the crown is returned, your dentist will try it in to confirm that it fits well and check that you are happy with the appearance. If all is well, the crown is permanently fixed onto the underlying tooth.

We offer a full range of options, including tooth-coloured materials and gold – your dentist can advise you of the options and give you appropriate costings.